Volume 83 // Issue 2

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Taste of Sonoma

The HUB

Read about The Hub hosting community and ally lunch. PAGE 11.

Tatse of Sonoma returns to GMC PAGE 6.

Sexual Assault

Another Campus Rape raises questions about safety. PAGE 4.

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VOLUME 82 // ISSUE 2 SEPTEMBER 3 - SEPTEMBER 9 2019

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New Point Reyes management plan suggests killing native elk CHELSEA PINKHAM STAFF WRITER

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n early August, the Point Reyes National Park Service released a draft management plan to address the future of its most controversial aspect: commercial cattle ranching.

The draft includes potential plans to eradicate some of its native Tule elk: a locally beloved species which has existed on the California coast for over 10,000 years. Many conservationists are accusing the National Park Service of doing this to appease cattle ranchers, whose very presence on the seashore has generated intense controversy for years.

Because elk and cattle compete for grazing, elk are seen as a nuisance to ranchers. The new draft management plan provides a list of potential management alternatives on the seashore.

While the park’s preferred management plan would allow the shooting of a small number of elk each year, one potential management plan involves killing the entire Drakes Beach herd, consisting of 124 individuals.

“There is no valid ecological reason to ‘manage’ the elk at Point Reyes,” said Jeff Miller of the Center for Biological Diversity, “they are native, they are way under the park’s carrying capacity (and under the Park’s originally stated population goal for the free-roaming elk herds), and they evolved

with and are beneficial to the park’s native ecosystems. The opposite is true for cattle – they are invasive, they are way overstocked, they cause significant damage to the park’s natural ecosystems.”

The Center for Biological Diversity is just one of many environmental organizations that have criticized the presence of commercial beef and dairy ranching on Point Reyes National Seashore. In the ‘60s and ‘70s the National Park Service purchased the ranches from their original owners, leasing the land back to ranchers to allow adequate time for them to move. Now, decades later, the commercial ranches are still operating on Point Reyes, and the ecological impact is very concerning to many environmental organizations.

Jim Coda is a local wildlife photographer, retired from a long career as an environmental attorney. Coda began driving out to Point Reyes from his Petaluma home in 2007 in search of bobcats and coyotes; and was delighted to discover the majestic Tule Elk, which became the subject of his photography for many years. “Point Reyes was my Yellowstone of California,”

he says fondly. As Coda began to spend more time on the National Seashore, he started to notice things that “just didn’t look right”. Barren cattle trails eroded into hillsides, manure runoff into nearby waterways, and the destruction of native plants and introduction of invasive grasses were just a few of the many examples. What particularly upset Coda was the use of barbed wire around cattle pastures, which put elk at risk of entanglement. In one of Coda’s most upsetting photographs, a bull elk is seen with barbed wire dangling from his antlers. Coda has been fighting for years to put an end to commercial ranching on Point Reyes because of these negative impacts, and Courtesey//Point Reyes National Seashore the National Park Service’s new plan to potentially kill native elk on behalf of introduced A bull elk with two females. cattle is distressing to him. “It’s an egregious situation to be happening on a national park Cunningham’s tone softens as she remiwhich is supposed to be protecting nature, not nisces about the countless hours she used to degrading it,” he says. spend at Point Reyes doing field sketches in Laura Cunningham, California director the ’90s. “You’d get up at dawn and walk out of the Western Watersheds Project, has spent there as the fog was breaking up over these years assessing ecological damages caused grassy hills,” she recalls, “and you’d hear the by ranching on the National Seashore. “Point elk bugle off in the distance, and it just….

Reyes is one of the worst cases of land manage- it made the hairs on the back of your neck ment I have ever seen,” she says. While Cun- stand up.” She describes the ungrazed porningham recognizes that most forms of agri- tions of Point Reyes as being “a little piece culture do have some environmental impact, of what California used to be.” she believes that public lands and National Cunningham hopes that more people Parks should simply be preserved as they are. will become involved in protecting the Tule “Public lands are for the benefit of all of us,” Elk by submitting a comment on the draft she states firmly, “not just for the commercial management plan, which the National Park interest of a few livestock companies.” She Service encourages members of the public fears that the killing of native species in favor to do. The draft management plan and comof private interests will “set a bad precedent ment forms are available until September 23 for all National Parks and monuments.” at parkplanning.nps.gov/poregmpa.

Wine Business Institute and Somm Digital collaborate TRAVIS GILLMORE STAFF WRITER

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he Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University recently joined forces with Pierre Lincoln’s Somm Digital, a specialist digital marketing consulting agency located in Napa, to survey wineries about their digital marketing experiences. The team surveyed 257 wineries across the nation, and the results indicated that while wine businesses understand the need for effective digital marketing strategies, many operations lack the knowledge and advertising budget needed to compete.

The research revealed many areas needing improvement in the U.S. wine industry, but thanks to the efforts of this project and the school’s wine business programs, students at the university will be well-positioned to take advantage of these opportunities.

Somm Digital’s Founder, Pierre Lincoln, said, “we have to share knowledge...and help companies embrace digital marketing.” He likened the task of being rebels on a mission to change the status quo, which illustrates the revolutionary aspect of the new online, e-commerce reality.

Social media is one area of the digital marketing landscape that most wineries have adopted in some fashion, and 98% reported having a Facebook page, but the results demonstrated that while businesses are marketing across social media platforms, they are not using their resources effectively. Twitter is over-represented, video is under-represented, and the lack of understanding regarding the effect advertising has on rank and placement causes many businesses to miss opportunities.

According to winery responses, less than five percent of sales are currently conducted online, indicating significant room for growth in the e-commerce sector.

As state regulations are relaxed to allow more interstate shipments, the ability to sell directly to consumers online

will become an integral part of wine sales strategies, and for most digital marketing strategies, and 45% stated that digital marketing is the key to reaching potential clients. lack of knowledge was the biggest obstacle to success.

These areas represent a weakness for the industry as it Wine clubs and tasting rooms have been the backbone currently stands, however, they can be seen as a vital opof direct to consumer retail sales for wineries, and one of portunity for business graduates looking to launch a cathe challenges faced with e-commerce sales is avoiding reer by filling the dire need for talent in the field.

According to USA Wine Ratings, there are 3,674 competition with one’s label and compromising existwineries in California, representing 47% of the winering wine club sales. Some strategies mitigate these risks ies in the U.S., and 3,189 of these are classified as very and starting this semester, students in Professor Lincoln’s small wineries.

The Wine Institute reported that CaliBUS467W Wine E-Commerce and Direct Sales course fornia wine sales hit $40.2 billion in 2018, and direct to will be well-versed in these tactics. consumer sales grew 9% to “over 6 million cases sold Surprisingly, 36% of businesses reported spending with a retail value of $3 billion.” These statistics indicate nothing on advertising, and 75% of respondents spent less substantial financial opportunities in the industry, and than 100 dollars per month. As Mr. Lincoln said, “that’s programs offered at the university are preparing students less than a bottle of wine per month,” and this is not enough to fill these roles. to sustain a digital marketing campaign. Businesses in Sonoma State has a rich history of collaborating with other industries typically spend at least 1,000 dollars per the wine industry to educate students about upcoming month to remain competitive. trends and strategies while providing fresh talent to the Digital marketing with video platforms is another wineries through internships and new-hires. The Wine area of opportunity for wine businesses, and as Mr. LinBusiness Institute was founded in 1996 after leaders in coln said, “Youtube is underused” and the platform should the wine industry approached the University and requestbe a priority because “it has massive reach and low cost.” ed a specific wine business curriculum.

Thanks to those The fact that many businesses are not capitalizing on the efforts, Sonoma State became the first University in the potential for video marketing presents a golden opportunination to offer a wine business undergraduate degree proty. Many students have high-quality video skills, and these gram in 1998, an MBA in 2008, and an Executive MBA talents can be harnessed to fill industry needs.

Search Engine Optimization, also known as SEO, is in 2012.

The unique wine business programs offered by the one of the most important yet least understood aspects of University are accentuated by the campus’ proximity to digital marketing. Only 45% of respondents stated that the premier wine growing regions of Sonoma, Napa, and they utilized SEO strategies for their business. As Mr. Mendocino Counties. Students have the opportunity to Lincoln said, “SEO is complex” and “companies need to learn from and work with industry leaders, and as the go beyond Google Analytics.” To successfully rank, comsurvey results indicated, the wine business needs talented panies need to follow the perpetually evolving updates, digital marketing experts. rules and requirements of the elusive Google algorithms.

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Editor’s Pick This week’s can’t miss article: “New Point Reyes management plan suggest killing elk” Clearing native species in favor of cattle is causing controversy in the Point Reyes community.

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Uptick in crimes calls for better security

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wo of the most important feelings to have on a college campus are ones of safety and security.

With the stress of midterms, essays, and work, students and faculty should not have to worry about their cars getting meddled with or walking in the parking lots at night. Unfortunately, Sonoma State University lacks functioning cameras in many of the parking lots and main spaces of campus. This, in turn, seems to have resulted in some issues that make Seawolves wonder how secure their campus really is.

Most recently, Sonoma State has had an issue with catalytic converters being stolen from cars in campus lots.

Three separate theft reports regarding catalytic converters were reported on Fri., Aug. 23 through Sat., Aug. 24. In all three instances the car was a Toyota Prius. A Crime Prevention Information Bulletin email was sent Aug. 27 but for three days owners of Toyota Priuses were potentially unaware of the possible danger.

It is times like these where people begin to wish Sonoma State had cameras in more areas on campus. Without these eyes in the sky, there is little

to deter thieves from stealing and finding the culprit is made more difficult. It would be helpful to have cameras in spaces where crime is most likely to happen While the catalytic converter theft is concerning in and of itself, it is not just the catalytic converters that have been stolen.

A plethora of students have had unpleasant experiences ranging from clothes being stolen or moved from the laundry room to skateboards being taken from various locations.

The parking lots are not the only places where cameras are needed, but in several spaces around the school. The university has too many blind spots for its own good, and theft is just one of a litany of potential problems that a lack of cameras may pose.

If a car bumps into another car in a school parking lot there are not many ways to hold the driver accountable. Students that have to walk home to their dorms don’t have the security of knowing there are cameras to disincentivize crime. Vandalizing other dorms is made easier by the fact that there are few cameras around village lots. Cameras may help dis-

courage people from attempting illegal activity and act as a helpful resource in discovering who is committing the crimes that occur.

Camera use could be beneficial in solving crimes but that is not their only function.

The device’s very presence gives students a better sense of wellbeing and hope. A camera may not stop a thief from stealing a car, but they can give a helpful clue that leads police to the perpetrator. Students could rest a little bit easier when they leave their cars alone that if something happens to their vehicles University Police have access to video that can help catch the person. The peace of mind that a camera brings could be a huge relief to students.

Universities are responsible for the safety of their students. An extra tool could be useful in preventing campus crime and give Seawolves a feeling of protection over their belongings and themselves.

While the school lacks cameras around campus we will have to be even more careful with our personal possesions to ensure that there arent any unwelcomed surprises.

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Safety concerns regarding ride sharing at an all-time high

MADDIE LAM

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ide sharing services such as Uber and Lyft have become extremely successful in the past few years with the convenience of requesting a driver from any location through apps on smartphones.

Designated drivers are no longer a hassle for millennials to find, as long as they have the Uber or Lyft app.

While the intention to create ride sharing services is good, it has become common that some drivers aren’t the safest to ride with. Sean Williams, a New York based Uber driver, is an example of a driver with different intentions to take his passenger on a different route.

The 32-year-old Brooklyn native was charged for kidnapping and threatening to sexually assault a 15-year-old girl, ubering home from a Sweet 16 birthday party in Long Island on July 12th. Williams cancelled the girl’s route and began to drive in a different direction. The driver tried convincing the girl to go drinking with him so that he could take her to his Brooklyn home where he wanted to sexually assault her. The victim kept refusing and convinced him to pull over at a McDonald’s where she went into the bathroom and called the police.

Many families and people rely on Uber and Lyft to get them and their loved ones home safely. Often times, riders will take ride sharing services after a night out, when a person might be intoxicated, therefore being more vulnerable. While it’s a safe drive and a safe ride physically, there’s the constant worry, particularly for young girls and women, that their driver will cancel their route and begin driving elsewhere to kidnap them.

On Twitter, young women are constantly tweeting and discussing their scary experiences with Uber and Lyft drivers. It has almost become normal to experience or know someone who has

experienced a suspicious Uber driver.

Many of these rides can start innocently, but can lead to a dangerous situation if the driver decides to take a different route. The point of these services is to get people to and from places safely, but what is the point if the drivers are sexual predators seeking young women?

An Uber spokesperson stated that Williams’ Uber profile was immediately removed from the app and cut off his access to the app completely. While this might be a solution after the fact, a ride sharing service will not know who is a predator or not, unless they have a criminal record, which would be seen in a background check. Just because someone does not have a record does not mean that they aren’t capable of hurting someone.

It is common that people hop into what they assume is their ride without confirming with the driver who they are there for. The number one rule is to ask the driver who they are picking up for..

Ride sharing services can be an effective way to get to different locations for a small amount of money. However, it is important to let others know where you are going, check you are in the right car, and be aware of your surroundings.

At-home drug tests damage family trust

SALVADOR FERNANDEZ VARGAS STAFF WRITER

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eeing a teen grow can lead a parent to worry about their health.

Drug use can start at a young age. Slow experimental trials for teens can begin in middle school and escalate into their first years of highschool. Drugs can range from marijuana, alcohol, over the counter painkillers or even harder drugs. As a parent it’s their job to protect their kid while still maintaining trust.

If a parent decides to run a drug test, they should think twice before doing so. There are multiple outcomes from simply doing an inhome drug test.

Reasoning behind most teens taking drugs are peer pressure and curiosity. Drug testing can be a dangerous move that can potentially harm a teens health and growth.

The main idea behind parent drug testing is fear. A parent can feel embarrassed, ashamed or scared for their child. One small decision

a teen makes can lead to a path of downfall.

A drug test can be both a good and bad thing. It all depends on how a parent approaches it. The parent does not want to barge into their teens room and expect them to be ready for a test. If a parent does take the wrong approach, it can lead to losing trust and that close family relationship.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) opposes any form of parent drug test. Their belief is that the teen should know beforehand about taking it. Doing so without the teens knowledge and consent is seen as an invasion of privacy.

Dr. Sharon Levy, Director of Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program at Boston Children’s Hospital said, “I am not at all convinced that drug testing is useful as a preventive tool; it is a terrible tool for identifying use.”

Drug test kits are available at most pharmacies for cheap. While parents think that these kits can spot what kind of drugs their kids are using, they can miss how teens can manipulate the results. For example, for urine drug tests, teens can borrow urine to change the results. Simply adding water and bleach can be another level of manipulation. At the same time teens can have excuses to not take a urine test. These possible outcomes can later lead to heated arguments.

Some drug tests aren’t as reliable as you think. Teenagers think outside the box for situations that involve drugs. They can get pretty

articulate such as replacing certain drugs with other options. For example they could replace marijuana with K2/Spice which is a chemical compound found in the marijuna plant.

Dr. Sheila P. Vakharia, who is policy manager and social worker for the Office of Academic Engagement at the Drug Policy Alliance, explained the cons of doing drug tests on children. “Critically, demanding a drug test is a punishment in itself. What would’ve been the outcome if the test came back negative for the parent? How would they respond? What if it was positive?” A parents expressions towards any outcome would be damaging in it of itself. Each parent needs to understand that there is no need for anger or frustration.

Talking to a professional such as a pediatrician is the best way to team up and see if your teen is using drugs. Of course things need to be kept in private, but if the pediatrician sees some sort of immediate risk, they will have to notify the parent. The parent and pediatrician can work together to get reliable lab results, ranging from urine samples to a blood test, and then can help the child with any drug related issues. If for whatever reason a parent suspects their teens of using drugs, it is best to talk with a professional before involving themselves.

Parents should understand that many teens have their own struggles, and involving themselves so heavily in a child’s life could cause trust issues in the future.

Be more aware when you self care

LELA PERIVOLARIS STAFF WRITER

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n an age where we care more about the ethics behind the products we use, we’re also forced to navigate the growing number of online marketplaces full of deals and dupes that stand in opposition to safe, clean makeup and skincare. Fake palettes and lipstick have been found to contain four to 15 times the amount of lead as their actual counterparts, according to a CBS News investigation. That $2 Kylie Lip Kit is guaranteed to do more harm than good for your health, in addition to “cost[ing] the industry about $75 million dollars,” as reported to Refinery 29 by Deborah Parker, Deputy Special Agent In Charge for Homeland Security.

There are many grey areas in the industry with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, manufacturers, distributors and consumers all to blame. For starters, the only ingredient in cosmetics that need FDA approval are color additives.

Besides that, they do not require “premarket notification, safety testing, review, or approval of the chemicals used in cosmetic products” according to a 2012 Congressional Research Service report.

While the FDA may conduct inspections of cosmetic facilities, they do not require manufacturers to “file their product formulations” or register for any license to operate.

Many are calling for an overhaul of federal cosmetic regulations in light of the Johnson & Johnson lawsuits in which the corporation is being accused of their baby powder containing asbestos, leading consumers suffering from mesothelioma or ovarian cancer. In a statement to Vox, Johnson & Johnson claimed that they “have long supported legislation to modernize the US FDA’s regulatory authority… and believe this reform is essential to enabling the agency to increase their ability to protect the public.”

The problem is that the most recent legislation the FDA regulations follows is 80 years old.

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 has seen few amendments since it was set into motion. Luckily, a recent bipartisan bill is looking to change that: the Personal Care Products Safety Act. Introduced in March by senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), provides stricter guidelines regarding substances that “may be deemed inappropriate for use in children’s products or only appropriate for use by professionals.” The act would also grant the FDA more authority over manufacturers, including requiring that they register with the FDA versus it being voluntary currently.

Trusted influencers are suffering the consequences of manufacturer error. YouTuber Jaclyn Hill launched a line of lipsticks; but upon arrival, fans found the tubes to be clearly contaminated.

In her explanation video titled “My Lipsticks,” she explains that she had similar issues with another manufacturer several years prior and chose not to launch the brand.

The beauty industry leaves consumers to fend for themselves, leaving us no choice but to be more informed about the purchases we make. It’s become necessary to take the time to learn about a brand and read the reviews or suffer the consequences. No smokey eye look is worth a stye.

Amazon Rainforest fires cause uproar

IZABEL CARRILLO STAFF WRITER

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he Amazon Rainforest, known as the largest tropical rainforest in South America, home to millions of different species, is currently burning at rapid speeds.

Brazil holds approximately 60 percent of the Amazon within its borders.

Since the 20th century Brazil’s rapid growing population has caused deforestation and clearance for farmland and homes.

The burning of the forest will clear trees to make way for agriculture, which will provide the surrounding areas and

world with more crops, food and resources. However, burning this rainforest is already causing issues. The A m azon serves as an ecosystem that filters and reprocesses the carbon dioxide that is in the air. Without rainforests the greenhouse effect and climate change would worsen in the future.

The rainforest still holds more than half of undiscovered plants, species, and flowers that have still not been studied.

With the loss of the rainforest, scientists lose natural roots that are used to create cures.

At the end of 2018 fires created to burn the rainforest were roughly between 0.1- 0.2 percent. Since the start of 2019 75,000 fires have occurred in the Amazon. Some websites state that the President of Brazil, Jair Bolsanaro, has been very encouraging of the burning of the Amazon to make space for more farmland.

Jair Bolsanaro isn’t the only one to blame. The president’s predecessor, Michel Temer, has downgraded a ministry that was used to focus on sustainable farms and environmental protections.

According to Time, In 2017 Temer cut the federal science budget by 44% and also cut nearly the same amount from the discretionary budget of IBAMA, Brazil’s environmental agency.

From 2017 to 2019, Temer continued to make cuts to the IBAMA budget by 24%. With these constant cuts, IBAMA is left without enough to fund their environmental efforts. Doing so can lead to more natural disasters, especially fires, to become out of control.

Bolsanaro made a speech for “zero tolerance” on environmental crimes, to cope with the forest fires. He also made note that he would not be pulling his support from large scale farming in the region and expanding mining operations.

Many outsiders and environmental activists, however, oppose the burning of the Amazon. In an Interview provided

by National Geographic, Ane Alencar, the director of science at the Amazon Environmental Research Institute, talked about how they had decreased deforestation by 65% in the past. She goes on to mention, “We proved that we could do that. And now we’re going backwards.”

Between the months of June and December it’s known as “burning season,” according to the National Geographic. In these months the southern basin of the Amazon dries out and raises concerns about fires being started. Although most of the fires are caused by human activity due to clearing for land, the Amazon is still at risk for natural fires.

The burning of trees aren’t the only thing that is affecting this rainforest. Climate change is also greatly affecting it as well. With droughts from lack of rain and normal weather patterns, some parts have now turned into a desert.

With global climate change and the increasing deforestation over time, the increased temperatures will change the rain patterns in the Amazon. These changes will impact biodiversity, human health, water availability, and the region’s forests.

Soil moisture levels have dropped severely since 2008. Scientists believe the rainforest and Savannahs will reach a point of no return, if deforestation continues at the rapid speed it is going through now.

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Free bowling this Thursday MOIRA RAFFERTY STAFF WRITER

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ome bowl for free at the Double Decker Lanes in Rohnert Park this Thursday! Lobo will also make an appearance! If interested in participating, bring student I.D. for entry.

Current senior, Kaitlin Caceres, remembers how many good times she’s had at previous free bowling nights; “It is so much fun when you go, there are so many people there it is like one big party” she says.

Kaitlin also mentioned that sometimes there will be different themes for the bowling nights “One of them I’m pretty sure was a pajama theme and how can you say no to a fun night out while still wearing your comfies.”this switches things up a bit and makes it more exciting.

The Associated Student Production staff will also be onsite when visiting to make sure all your needs are met and will assist if any help is needed.

“As a freshman this makes you feel more comfortable,” Caceres says, “It is such a great way for roommates to bond as well” since this involves participating in a fun activity.

If she were a freshman she says she would definitely go again, because it made her reach out to others. You usually will see other people that you have met in your classes or from orientation as well, this presents the opportunity of getting to know each other on another level.

Cody Vanguilder, an employee of the Bowling Alley, states that “this is primarily a way to let newly admitted students get to know the area better” since many just moved here a few weeks ago and most likely don’t feel familiar with Rohnert Park just yet.

He believes that this is a great gateway for seeing new faces: “Through having to share the lanes with other students, as they do fill up rather quickly, it creates an opportunity for new friendships to form” and “..in a way it forces you to reach out to connect with others”.

Vanguilder also highlighted that: “This is something we do every first Thursday of each month besides on Winter Break, so during December and January”.

His recommendations for food would be the chicken strips as they are ‘always a good go-to snack’.

They also offer a range of other food items such as fried ravioli, mozzarella sticks, nachos, soft drinks, and much more.

“It is such a great time, I always had a blast when going to the first bowling event of the semester because almost everybody goes and you really get to enjoy each other’s time rather than sit in your dorm on your phones” Nicholas Pearlman, another Sonoma State Student, says.

He mentions that it can be hard, in the beginning, to know

COURTESY // Pintrest The first Thursday of every month is free bowling night from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Double Decker Lanes in Rohnert Park. who your friends really are and “that’s why it is so important to take a leap out of your comfort zone and reach out to others and create those plans to go in case none of your roommates would want to”, since it is pretty normal to be hanging out and getting close with your roommates the first semester.

Although he has a good point when it comes to being early rather than later: “A line

will form quick since so many people go which is not a problem when waiting and chatting with friends, but if you want to be the first to get a lane when it opens I would recommend going earlier.”.

The Double Decker lanes are located in a very safe area of Rohnert Park and have lots of parking accessible that make it easy to park right next to the bowling alley.

Another campus rape raises questions

CLARK FAHRENTHOLD STAFF WRITER

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n Aug. 16, Sonoma State University issued a timely warning to alert students on the campus to a crime that had been committed.

Due to the case still being an open investigation some information has been withheld until the case is considered solved and or closed And according to a later email/police report briefing, it was announced that the crime that had been reported/ being investigated by the Sonoma State Campus police was a rape.

According to the Sonoma State Timely Warning Bulletin, “the reported rape occurred inside a residence within the campus residential community during the evening hours of Aug. 16, 2019.”

What is known is that “ The female survivor and suspect were recent acquaintances who met via social media.”

And the end of the timely warning,

Sonoma State Campus police asked: “If anyone with information that might assist with the investigation is urged to call Sonoma State University Police at (707) 664-4444.”

Sonoma State University has unfortunately seen an uptrend in rape and other sexual assaults on campus.

According to the 2017-2018 Annual Security Report, which is the most recent security report with available data, there were ten reported rapes, with nine happening on campus last year. Which is more than the nine from 2015 and 2016 combined.

For Many Sonoma State Students, this uptrend of rapes occurring on campus is one that is startling and eyeopening.

Sonoma State Senior Garret Grubaugh said, “ I mean to be honest I was surprised at the sheer quantity of rapes that have occurred on campus.”

Grubaugh went on to say, “ I think

in general, this particular type of crime in a university setting sometimes gets swept under the rug more than it should. Like a lot of times, I think colleges want to keep that type of crime (sexual assault) under wraps to help keep up the image of the University.”

This idea was also echoed by another Sonoma State Student, who choose to remain anonymous as they said “I think that some universities feel that by reporting publishing these sexual assault cases that it shed a bad light on the University itself. I think colleges should be more proactive and willing to address the problem. But I do think Sonoma State is trying to take more precautions.

And Sonoma State over the past think that some universities feel that by reporting publishing these sexual assault cases that it shed a bad light on the University itself. I think colleges should be more proactive and willing

to address the problem. But I do think Sonoma State is trying to take more precautions.

And Sonoma State over the past year has been making strides in an effort to help improve on-campus safety for both students and staff.

As According to the 2019 Campus Safety Plan, Sonoma State University is starting to put in place more safety initiatives such as the increase of the number of Emergency Blue light call stations, implement an electric police motorcycle patrol vehicle to enhance patrol capabilities and officer accessibility, formalize campuswide bystander intervention training for students, replaced lighting in Sonoma State Parking lots and primary walking travel/walking paths located around campus, and Assigned UPD personnel to assess and report campus lighting deficiencies to proper campus entities for resolution.

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Stevenson Hall remodel scatters faculty JULISSA MUNOZ

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tevenson Hall, the first academic building at Sonoma State University, is under a complete renovation. The renovation started back in April 2018 and is predicted to go on until 2022.

The remodel is great for the university, Chief of planning, Christopher Dinno, said that “Stevenson Hall is being re-imagined to include collaborative and informal learning spaces as well as 17 general purpose classrooms and computer labs on the first f loor.

The Schools of Business and Economics, Education and Social Sciences will look out from the second and third f loors into an enclosed courtyard space where students, faculty and staff will be able to work together in an active learning environment.”

This will bring a new feel to the campus.

Bringing in state of the art facilities will not only be aesthetically pleasing to the campus, but it will also bring new improvements to campus to give a more updated look and feel.

The Stevenson Hall renovation page on the university’s website states “The core objectives of the Stevenson Hall Renovation

project are to: Improve campus educational spaces to better meet the needs of the associated disciplines to improve utilization and learning outcomes; Improve building spatial efficiency, classroom utilization, and to provide faculty offices to support planned academic growth; Improve environmental quality; Reduce resource utilization (sustainability - energy and water); Improve the functionality of outdoor space to increase its usability to students, faculty, and administration; Create a welcoming environment for visitors, students, faculty, and staff.”

The greatest thing a university can do is put the needs of their community at the top of their list, and the Stevenson remodel will do precisely that.

Although this project will create a beautiful new addition to Sonoma State, there will be a lot of difficulties throughout this process. Stevenson Hall is the university’s oldest building on campus, it is the home of many different majors and faculty. During the renovation, all these departments and faculty offices will be scattered throughout campus in different locations.

This not only inconveniences students but faculty which will be moving to different areas on campus as well. As of right now, the Sonoma State University

website has a whole page dedicated to the renovation where you can find frequently asked questions.

It is important to note that the university does not have many large classrooms on campus, and Stevenson Hall is home to one of the larger halls. This could be a cause for concern in terms of placing large-sized classes in the semesters to come during the renovation, which is predicted to last until 2022.

In an email sent to the Sonoma State community on August 28, the Stevenson Hall Renovation task force kindly invited students to keep up with the renovation, they said “In our continued efforts to communicate timely, we are pleased to announce the development of an opt-in listserv for notifications of updates to the website. We will use this method to communicate regular project development summaries as well as announcements regarding the Stevenson Hall Renovation. We will also use it to announce campus meetings regarding the renovation. Please consider signing up for the Stevenson Hall Renovation list to get more frequent updates on this exciting project.” So if you would like to stay up to date with what is happening in Stevenson Hall, as well as stay informed about the moving departments, there are resources for it.

Crime

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Rape

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Catalytic Car Theft

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Parking Lot

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Catalytic Car Theft

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Catalytic Car Theft

Aug. 23/24

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Thieves steal car parts from campus parking lots DOUGLAS TRUMM

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ccording to a recent email from Sonoma State University Police, thieves have been targeting cars on the campus lots. However, unlike most car thefts, locking your doors won’t prevent this crime from happening. These thieves are directly removing a part of the car’s exhaust system from underneath.

In all 3 instances, devices known as catalytic converters were taken from the vehicles. Catalytic converters are devices used to reduce car tailpipe emissions. They are required by law in California, making them a guaranteed find for any thief near a parking lot. These devices fetch a hefty premium on both the new and used markets since they contain various rare earth metals. These metals include platinum, palladium, rhodium and some others, according to ThermoFisher Scientific.

The thefts that occurred on campus all had one thing in common: the vehicles targeted were all Toyota Priuses. This trend has become more common throughout the Bay Area and other parts of California in recent months. According to Berkeley Police, in the timespan between July 20 to August 1st of 2019, 14 Toyota Prius catalytic converters were stolen.

Reports from the police indicate that these thefts are common specifically on Priuses for various reasons. The Prius is a typical car in California, so thieves know the exact routine to go through when initiating a theft. The Prius is also a relatively light vehicle, making it easy to access. A report from NBCS San Diego mentions that “converters are relatively unrestricted in the car’s undercarriage, so stealing them can be a breeze.’’ From a report on thefts in Davis, KCRA mentions that the Priuses catalytic converters also fetch a higher price on the black market. Again this is due to the Prius being a standard vehicle, and also due to many older vehicles requiring catalytic converter replacements.

Experts say that more skilled thieves can remove the Prius catalytic converter within 60 to 90 seconds. Many of these thievings occur at night, in both public lots and on cars parked in the streets.

The incidents from Sonoma also took place at night.

The catalytic converter remains a popular item among car thieves because it is a hard crime for police to follow. Police spokesperson Paul Doroshov commented on this during investigations in the city of Davis: “Even if we find someone with a trunk full of parts, trying to track them down to the victim is

very challenging because there is no tracking”.

Once catalytic converters are taken from modern vehicles, they are rendered undrivable. The vehicle becomes illegal to operate, and the emissions control system may cause codes to come up.

Vehicles operating with no catalytic converter will have several apparent symptoms. The exhaust sound will become extremely loud and harsh, and the smell of tailpipe emissions will become much stronger.

Information on these particular thefts at Sonoma is limited at the moment. As far as we know, there is no camera footage of the thievings, or cameras present in the lots to capture potential future crimes.

Campus police sent an email to all students with helpful hints on how to avoid becoming a victim of this theft. “Drivers can make their vehicles less attractive to thieves by parking in well-lit areas, parking close to main thoroughfares, and, to reduce predictability, park in different locations on campus”.

If you experience any of the vehicle symptoms listed above or suspect that your vehicle may have been the subject of thieving, contact campus police immediately.

NEWS IN BRIEF Ventura, California

Five people were rescued, at least four people were killed and another 30 remain missing after a blaze broke out on a charter boat early Monday morning directly off Santa Cruz Island, across from the Ventura County coastline. Authorities confirmed there are fatalities, although the exact number is unknown.

Rohnert Park, California

A Rohnert Park man is headed to prison after a series of armed robberies in the North Bay last year. Selso Orozco was sentenced yesterday, to 23 years in state prison in connection to the October crimes.

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Taste of Sonoma returns to the GMC EVE RABINOVITZ STAFF WRITER

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alling all wine and food admirers to the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University: Taste of Sonoma holds their annual showcase of Sonoma County’s most established, renowned wineries and chefs--and more.

The event, held on Aug. 31, includes a wine grand tasting area, guided wine seminars, chef’s pavilion, a beer garden, and themed lounges filled with entertainment. However, with tickets ranging from $150-255, does Taste of Sonoma add up to its price tag?

With featured wines from: Alexander Valley Winegrowers, Fountaingrove District Winegrowers Association, Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance, Russian River Valley Winegrowers and Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley, it is quite difficult to miss out on your favorite sauvignon blanc or pinot noir. Taste of Sonoma presents an outstanding variety of local wine.

Home to over 400 wineries, Sonoma County makes it easy to feel overwhelmed and excited for individual’s delving into the experience. Yet, the informative wine seminars at the event allows for a quick gain of knowledge and wine IQ for Taste of Sonoma participants. With distinguished winemakers offering a lively panel discussion and focused tastings as well, the event is certainly an opportunity worth grasping.

Chalk Hill Tasting Room Associate and Sonoma State student, Madisen Essinger, offers the inside scoop on the es-

tate winery. At Taste of Sonoma, Chalk Hill offers its award winning estate red, a blend of 47% cabernet sauvignon, 37% malbec, 9% Petit Verdot Merlot and 7% merlot.

Chef’s pavilion offers tasty bites-ranging from sweet to savory--offered

by Sonoma County’s favorite food purveyors. Stop by the Grand Tasting and enjoy the opportunity to delve into delicious foods paired properly with exquisite wines. Look out for El Dorado Hotel and Kitchen at Grand Tasting, as it offers their mini salmon tacos and coconut puree to pair with your favorite buttery chardonnay or crisp pinot grigio. Grill stations are bursting with explosive f lavors of gourmet creations, too; Gerard’s Paella, Imagination on Fire, Stockholm Restaurant and Three Sisters Artisanal Meats highlight the vast variety that these smokin’ stations have to offer.

If participants’ palates desire something more than wine, it is never in doubt that Sonoma County is, after all, home to more than 40 breweries with alternative offerings to boot.

Taste of Sonoma presents six of the finest breweries, each offering their local craft beer. Henhouse Brewing, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Russian River Brewing Company, Seismic Brewing Company, St. Florian’s Brewery, and Third Street Aleworks all offer their most refreshing ranges of hoppy, malty, toasty, and crisp selections.

Take a break from the tastings and venture away into the sound of music.Request a favorite song at Rodney

Strong Vineyard’s “Have A Splash!” lounge with DJ Kind or spice it up with some live jazz or reggae. Get moving and grooving to Celebrity Cruise’s silent disco, a unique and entertaining experience. Offering a huge variety of entertainment, Taste of Sonoma makes it practically impossible to miss out on all the fun.

Altogether Taste of Sonoma offers a plethora of tasting and events. “Voted one of the top wine festivals in the nation in a USA Today Reader’s Choice Poll, this event is sure to satisfy any and all wine and food enthusiasts,” as SonomaCounty.com says. Thanks to the generous sponsors and the county of Sonoma, Taste of Sonoma brings the community of wine and food together for an unforgettable day worth the price tag.

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A medley of wine is poured for attendees.

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The assemblage of tasty small bites, wine, beer and activities throughout the event are as opportune as they are photogenic.

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Brett Young dazzles at Graton Resort and Casino GIANNA GRILLO

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rett Young has become a top country superstar with thousands of fans around the world. On Aug. 22, Sonoma County residents and fans alike held the opportunity to see him perform at the county’s very own Graton Resort and Casino in Rohnert Park.

Fans were desperately waiting for Brett to play as they gathered into the sold out show with their drinks in their hand. It was a standing room only venue, so fans gathered all around trying to be up towards the front to ensure that they could have a solid view.

Even the fans that happened to be in the back, though, have enough to see: two large screens also grace the Graton stage. Appropriately, Young sings and strums all of his number one hit songs, including “Mercy,” “Don’t Wanna Write This Song,” “Catch,” “Here Tonight” and “Ticket To L.A.” Young takes reign of the stage embodying the showstopper aura, even thanking the crowd in between songs for singing along with him. He also appears extremely thankful that the audience knows the words to his songs. Many fans feel that the energy in the room was very upbeat and that people were thoroughly enjoying themselves and “letting loose” all around.

“Brett Young was amazing, I loved the energy in the room and I recognized most of the songs he sang.

He is definitely very talented,” says Katie Just, who attended the concert. Another concert goer, Jake Marovich, says, “I’ve always been a big fan of Brett

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Young so when I saw he was coming to the Casino I was pretty stoked. He sounds exactly like he does on the radio!”

Brett Young, born and raised in Orange County, California, was only a teenager when he first developed his love for music by learning how to play guitar. According to Young, he was inspired by singer Gavin DeGraw as well as singer and songwriter Jeffrey Steele. He ended up leaving California for Nashville, Tennessee and came out with his first EP titled “Country in California.”

Now, he has a self-titled debut album and his songs are hitting the top of the charts. His first single, “Sleep Without You,” put him at the top--reaching the number three slot on the U.S. Country billboard.

Young’s second single, “In Case You Didn’t Know,” reached even further, securing the number two spot.

His music attracted the attention of the powerful Nashville based label, Big Machine Label Group, that ended up signing him to a record deal.

Young once said, “I beat my head against the artist wall for 13 years, but then the first year I decide I’m going to focus on writing, I get a record deal. I’m glad I’m here now.”

Brett Young is swiftly becoming one of Country music’s rising superstars and we were lucky enough to have him play locally here where fans could enjoy his music and a good environment all in one. For residents and fans, myself included, it was especially

enjoyable to see everyone around excitedly reciting the words to his songs and singing along-- making the overall energy in the room vibrant and contagious.

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‘Look Mom I can Fly’: Netflix’s look into Travis Scott’s carousel ride of life

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ravis Scott is one of Hip-Hop’s most popular rappers today--beyond his engaging stage presence, Scott is widely regarded as a prime exemplifier of an artist that truly aims to ensure every fan at the show is safe and equally engaged, too. Appropriately, the underlying facets of Scott’s wildly followed success story are presented in the new Netflix documentary dubbed “Look Mom I Can Fly.” Highlighting the life of Scott, the documentary came out on Aug. 28 at midnight.

The film’s genesis surrounds Scott’s life in the year 2017, in Houston, Texas. Travis is shown visiting his grandmother to share his upbringing in his old room that he used to share with his brother living with autism. The documentary transitions to one of Scott’s first major tours, dubbed the “Birds Eye Tour.”

During his tour, Travis is shown getting arrested for allegedly inciting a riot in Northwest Arkansas. Artists are often arrested if the concert is too rowdy and out of hand, in order to ensure a restoration of public safety and peace.

In highlighting the start of a slew of clips revealing the music inspirations for Scott over the time of his immense uprise-- from destinations to interactions-- the documentary showcases Travis drawing inspiration from performing in Africa for the first time. He brought home a new friend and remained close with him. Later, that friend became known as Sheck Wes, who wrote one of 2018’s most popular rap songs, called “Mo Bamba.” Travis brought Sheck Wes along with him in his most recent, widely successful

tour of all time-- the Astroworld Tour-- to perform with him.

An Interviewer then asks Travis what his goal for music is, with Scott responding happily, “to leave a legacy and pave the way for new artists.”

Notably, Scott created a record label called Cactus Jack Records in March 2017, so he can help new artists make it in the music industry. Travis says, “before I leave, I just want to leave the whole world inspired, and I just want to leave a trail of inspiration.”

Even the city of Missouri wanted to recognize Travis for all of his accomplishments, as the film outlines, as it declared “Travis Scott Day” on Feb. 10, 2018.

The documentary also divulges Scott’s experiences in returning right back to work on what would become his best selling album by a mile: “Astroworld.” In going to other places to further develop the album, like Hawaii, Scott was finally nearing the end of the album.

“Astroworld” was released on August 3, 2018, generating rapid success from across the industry.

It went platinum in two weeks and was the number one album in the world; it also gained over 1 billion streams on Apple Music.

The movie transitions back to 2014, when Travis had his first concert--only 15 people showed up. As the documentary juxtaposes, now, every concert Scott performs at displays thousands of unthinkably loud fans from across the world.

As a kid, Scott withheld a deep fondness for an

amusement park staple in Houston that closed down shortly thereafter, called Astroworld. The amusement park, open for 37 years, carried a lot of meaning for him during his childhood, and Scott was devastated..

Travis’s dream quickly became to re-open Astroworld again for the public-- and he would do just that. The new amusement park opened up across from where the old Astroworld was when he was younger. Fittingly, this time, Scott turns Astroworld into a music festival; it included all the carnival rides, too.

As a result of Scott’s lengthy string of success, he was nominated in three categories at the Grammy Awards this year. Scott was nominated for “Best Rap Song,” as well as “Best Rap Album” and “Best Rap Performance.” Unfortunately, Scott never saw victory in any of the categories. Adding to his historic year, however, Scott is shown performing at the Halftime show during the 2019 Super Bowl. As any artist would argue, performing in the Super Bowl was the biggest stage Scott has ever performed on.

Travis is ultimately shown returning to Houston to see the mayor of the city. The documentary shows the Mayor of Houston, Sylvester Turner, declaring Nov. 18, 2018 as “Astroworld Day,” in honor of Travis Scott. Mayor Turner--during one of Scott’s shows in Houston--also presents him with the key to the city.

This past year was undoubtedly Travis Scott’s year for music.

hand, one by one, students introduce themselves to future employers hoping to make an impression and connection-- all the more meaningfully, too, with time spent at the booth often being much shorter than what is evident in a standard job interview.

Another company in attendance to the fair is an employment staffing and recruitment agency called Star Staffing, whose table seemed to be popular amongst students. Along with many other businesses, it understands college students’ valuable time and the importance of prioritizing school work: a facet many passing students enjoyed to hear.

“I think what is great is that the beauty of staff agencies lies in the fact that it is a lot of temp work and when you are in college you are not really looking for a full time job, so we really have a lot of friendly options for students,” Natalie Vang of Star Staffing mentions.

The most substantial part from the fair to note is the keenness from the representatives at the tables, largely rooted in the passion each display for students to link with their organization. Altogether, ample options prevail for those interested in applying for either a part-time job, internship, or service within any field of work offered throughout.

The Part-Time, Internship, and Service Fair is an outstanding career fair--a first for some-- to experience at the beginning of the year, since it carries a focus on students finding opportunities that reign manageable while attending school. Target and Micro Vu were kind enough to sponsor the event tabling as well. Many of the employers, of course, are counting down the days until the next career fair to see the turnout and provide the tremendous options for Sonoma State students that are still out there today.

As Vang summarizes best, “The fair is amazing!

In a way nostalgic, seeing the eager eyes of college students wanting to see what kind of opportunities there are.”

The Part-time Job, Internship, and Service Fair offers more than expected

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he Part-time Job, Internship, and Service Fair at Salazar Plaza is a huge hit for students and employers searching for opportunities as abundant as the students that f lock to it. On Wednesday Aug. 28, with more than 150 companies in attendance, readily informative and excited employers interact with those interested in opportunities to work with them. Particularly, for students engaged in interests surrounding careers in entertainment and travel, the fair provides exactly that.

One of the many tabling options for intrigued students to visit is put on by the Epicenter Sports and Entertainment Complex, located in Santa Rosa, seeking eager employees to join their team. The funfilled complex encompasses an indoor field, arcade, and more entertaining activities.

“We are definitely looking for helping hands that are enthusiastic and ready to join our fun in an energetic environment,” the Area Operations Manager of Epicenter Kaity McCracken says.

From recruiting wineries to travel companies, there were plenty of chances for students to introduce themselves to different organizations worthy of exploration. One of the biggest travel organizations for college students, JusCollege, was in attendance-for one of the largest student turnouts the company has witnessed in its time nonetheless.

“There is a lot more people than I expected here at the fair compared to other universities I have visited in the past,’’ says Lawerance Ramiro, a representative for JusCollege.

Interns at JusCollege have a more person to person interaction in helping students coordinate trips during school breaks, as each table was filled with f lyers and information to gain interest from students and future interns alike. With a smile and resume in

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Students meet representatives aiming to gain knowlege and make impressions with the various professionals in the field.

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Sonoma State puts on a The HUB hosts the Black beach cleaning event Community and Ally lunch CARSON FIELD

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et ready because on Sun., Sept. 8 Sonoma State University will be hosting a beach cleanup and bonfire at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach from 9:00a.m.-7:00p.m. Students will spend the day picking up waste along San Francisco’s coast and after a long day’s work, will wind down with a bonfire and s’mores at night.

Students are already getting excited and ready for this event, knowing that they can make an actual change, one beach clean up at a time. Fourth year student Sami Clark has her calendar marked and is prepared to make a difference.

“It is a great way to get involved and act to make a change. My friends and I are excited to go out and help our environment in any way we can,” said Clark.

“Personally, I am a huge advocate for sea life and I believe that a beach clean up is the perfect way to fight for life that can’t fight for itself.”

According to Jenny Howard at National Geographic, oceans cover 70% of Earth’s surface but a vast majority of those oceans are polluted with a lot of different kinds of waste. Plastic pollution is commonly found on beaches, making this event a great way to avoid more pollution from entering the ocean from the shores.

“A huge culprit is single-use plastics, used once before tossed into the trash or directly into the ocean,” said Howard, “These single-use items are accidentally consumed by many marine mammals… Dying marine mammals, washing up on shore, also contain plastic inside their stomachs.”

Beach goers who purposely or accidentally leave plastic water bottles, aluminum waste, and other forms of trash, put sea life at risk and cause choking hazards, especially for sea turtles. This type of event has become a global phenomenon and has allowed people to start being more considerate when occupying beaches. The harsh reality of this has also been a catalyst in creating more beach clean up days

such as this one hosted by Sonoma State University.

In a study done at Queensland University in Australia, Qamar Schuyler researched the effects of plastic waste especially on sea turtles.

“The results indicate that approximately 52 percent of turtles worldwide have eaten debris” said Shuyler, “Australia and North America are lucky to host a number of turtle species, but we also therefore have a responsibility to look after our endangered wildlife.”

Another Sonoma State Student and advocate for sea life, Mariah Cruz, has conducted many of her own beach clean ups but is excited to be a part of the university’s on Sept. 8th.

“I believe that it’s a lot of people doing little things that make a big difference. Individually no one person can change the world, but the more people that come together for the same thing, can do a lot more than one would think.” said Cruz. “I love sea turtles and seeing the negative effects of plastic waste drives me to want to partake in the most preventative actions I can.”

Along with cleaning the beaches as a group, Sonoma State students will also be able to enjoy the ocean all day long, eventually ending their long day with a beach bonfire and s’mores provided by the university. This allows students the opportunity to bond with one another and meet new people, giving them yet another way to get involved and get involved in an Earth-friendly way.

This event is geared towards those who love the environment, enjoy the beach, or are just looking to meet people with the same passions and interests as themselves.

“I thought it was really amazing that Sonoma State offers ‘Days of Service’ such as this beach clean-up because it gives us all the opportunity to leave our own mark on this Earth, a positive one.” said Clark.

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he HUB is kicking off the new semester with their community lunch event on Fri., Sept. 6, 2019 from 12p.m.-1p.m. The Black Community & Ally lunch is a non-formal way for students, staff, and facility to engage with each other outside of the classroom.

This event is happening at The HUB, and peers are welcome to come enjoy some food and partake in the delightful community that is Sonoma State University.

“This event builds as an extension of our cultural center at The HUB, and to know who’s on campus in a welcoming community,” said Nalin Wangel-Homisar, a senior here at Sonoma State.

Besides the delicious free food that will be provided, the event will include lively music and conservation. The Black Community & Ally lunch will give students an opportunity to bond with one another, and create support with the school. This event provides a fresh way to gain positive insight and come together as a community in a casual manner.

This event will be the first of many at The HUB, and each event is divided with a specific topic for colleagues to engage and share in a secure place. This also gives students a chance to connect with not only fellow students that they may have not known, but also building strong bonds with mentors and faculty.

It’s easy to stray away and become isolated under a pile of homework, and The Black Community & Ally gives students a chance to take a break from all the chaos. Release tension and enjoy what The HUB has to offer. Peers and mentors will be there to help guide each other, and gain a better perspective about their surroundings.

“Not a lot of people know about The HUB but we have awesome programs that will be going on, including a crochet

recurring event about self-care,” said senior Miana Coleman.

The HUB is a wonderful way to get involved here at Sonoma State University. It is located on the second level of the student center, and open during those hours to provide a safe space for peers to feel comfortable here on campus. The HUB welcomes everybody, whether it’s about taking some time away from the stress of school or enjoying conversation with peers. Students can lounge on the plethora of couches, indulge on yummy snacks and drinks, or find yourself in conversation with others. The HUB also offers as a meeting place for clubs and organizations in a comfortable space.

“We strive really hard to make people feel comfortable when they’re here, and make a community space for them in a safe way,” says Wangel-Homisar.

As noted on the Sonoma State website, honoring the past, uniting the present, and building the future is the basis for The HUB. This area is a chance for a safe-place to build a community of acceptance. Students can come indulge in conversation and acceptance of cultural expression and creativity, because that is what The HUB is all about.

Dive into a new aspect of cultural expression and innovation, and form new bonds that can last a lifetime.

The HUB wants all peers to feel safe at Sonoma State, and to build self-awareness and a positive outcome for the future. People are welcome to come in and join serious conversation, or in a casual mixer style. One may also come on a day that’s quiet to catch up on some homework or just take some time outside the academic world. The comfort and support provided at The HUB is essential for students and facility to gain self-help. Stop by or stay and engage, because The HUB is provided as a home away from home “It’s a safe place, anyone can come for connections and support,” said Coleman.

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A view of San Fransisco’s Ocean Beach, the location of the cleanup.

Late night at Lobos livens Sonoma State

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riday nights around Sonoma State University’s campus could seem dull to some individuals at a first glance. The restaurant and pub on campus known as Lobos is trying to change that. Lobos invites students to attend their weekly Friday night Late Night Lobos.

“Every Friday night we have games or karaoke and activities for anyone who lives on campus or that goes to school here,” said Jenna Lapuyad from student involvement.

Lobos is located on the first floor of the Student Center and is Sonoma State’s pub and fast-paced restaurant. They specialize in pizza, sandwiches, nachos, mozzarella sticks, and much more for a wide variety for students to choose from. The large spacious indoor seating and outside patio makes Lobos the perfect destination for students to meet up for a bite to eat or a beer.

“I love going to Lobos between classes during the week. It is a good way to kill time between classes and catch up with friends over nachos,” said junior Maisy Thao.

The event goes from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. almost

every Friday of the school year. Last week’s Late Night Lobos was cancelled for Labor Day weekend but advertised to still be going on via Seawolf Living. This caused some students and faculty to arrive to Lobos just to find the doors locked and the chef on his way home.

“Last night was the very first Lobos Late Night of the semester. Unfortunately due to miscommunication, the event was canceled because of the holiday weekend. This should have been planned better because as a result students were turned away,” said Seawolf Living’s Cameron Monroy.

Late Night Lobos offers a space on campus for students to come together and hang out in a safe and friendly environment. Students are able to mingle and make new friends. This is a great opportunity for freshmen to bond with their new roommates and fellow Seawolves.

“I used to go to Late Night Lobos as a freshman with my roommates and it was a good way to get us out of our dorms and meet new people,” said senior Lexi Macario. “I saw an advertisement for Late Night Lobos last week and I thought it would be fun to grab

some nachos and do some karaoke or play some games like my roommates and I use to. It’s sad that it did not end up happening this weekend.”

Late Night Lobos varies their activities provided each week. This last week was initially intended to be a game night including Bingo, Jenga, Connect Four, Apples to Apples and more. The next Late Night Lobos is scheduled to take place on Fri., Sept. 6. The activity for this week will be karaoke.

Every fifth Friday, Late Night Lobos offers free pizza to those who participate in the evening’s events.

On those Fridays where the free pizza is not provided; Lobos still offers their late night menu for a change of flavors for those tired of nachos and mozzarella sticks.

This menu includes: quesadillas, carnitas tostadas, gochujang fried chicken rice bowl, chana masala rice bowl, black angus burger, and the maika veggie burger. All of these can be found after 4 p.m. on weekdays.

For those still wanting Lobos’ regular menu, it is still offered at this time as well.

Student Involvement also holds movie nights every Saturday in Ives 101 and invites students to end their evening with DIY crafts and art projects.

STUDENT LIFE CALENDAR Seawolf Academic and College Success Fair

Study Away Information Meeting

Safe Zone

D.I.Y Frame Painting

Wednesday, Sept. 4 11:30 A.M. Seawolf Plaza

Wednesday, Sept. 4 4:00 P.M. International Hall 107

Thursday ,Sept. 5 1:00 P.M. Alexander Valley Room

Saturday, Sept. 7 7:00 P.M. Vineyard, Zinfandel

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March for consent brings awareness to campus DANIELA CLINTON

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n Sat. Sept. 7, Sonoma State University students will be hosting March For Consent. This event will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will end at 1:00 p.m. at Arbor and Lakes at Sonoma State University.

This march will be going outside of Sonoma State campus and onto Rohnert Park Expressway, Snyder Lane, East Cotati Ave., and back to campus for other events to follow. The march itself will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will last for approximately an hour and a half.

The whole idea behind this march is about understanding the idea of sexual consent as well as encouraging people to be more open to speak about this in conversation.

“I also want to send a message that we need to start believing victims. It takes an incredible amount of bravery for victims to come out and tell their story, and they deserve to be heard and believed,” said Lauren Quinn, a Sonoma State student and coordinator of this event.

Following the march there will be a rally back at Arbor and Lakes where some important people will be giving speeches. These people include: Mayor Gina Belforte as well as City Councilwoman Susan Adams.

Sexual abuse has been a huge issue on college campuses and an event such as this march provides others with an immense amount of comfortablity which

is exactly what the coordinators want.

They want this march to be viewed as some sort of “safe zone.”

“20%-25% of college women and 15% of college men are victims of forced sex during their time in college,” according to the Campus Sexual Assault, website statstics. That statistic should push people to realize that this is a relevant topic that has become normalized in society today, however it should also push people to want to change that stat.

Throughout this past school year itself the amount of reported sexual assault cases at Sonoma State has increased based off of student recieved emails. Therefore, now it is even more important to emphasize the significance of consent in not only today’s society but as well as on a college campus. It is crucial to make sure that people know the true meaning of consent.

This march is to show the public that with the increasing number of sexual assaults and harassment that occur in our society and colleges that those who are victims do have a voice and support system who dedicate their lives to ensuring that they can speak up and create more awareness revolving around it.

This is one of many different events that Sonoma State is putting on in order to raise awareness around this topic.

“We hope that through education and keeping the issues of consent, sexual assault, domestic violence, etc. in

COURTESY // https://www.facebook.com/letstalkconsent/ The March For Conswent is meant to raise awareness about sexual assault the forefront, we will help students to make good choices for themselves and others,” said Mo Phillips from Sonoma State student involvement.

This is a great event which will show .people solidarity against a rising

issue. It helps give students a chance to speak up about a major problem.

For those who may want to know more about this event, check out March for Consent 2019 on Facebook.

Seawolves SPEAK! “What Are Your Academic Goals For The Semester?”

JESSICA SIAS STAFF WRITER

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onoma State University has finally started its Fall semester. Although there are many returning students, there have been many new faces on campus from first year students, to transfer students. Getting the semester started with Seawolves that have begun their last fall semester of their undergraduate career.

In the blink of an eye, Sonoma State students are on their third week of school. The first couple of weeks of school consists of adjusting to a new schedule, reuniting with friends, and creating academic goals for the semester. Several students have set semester goals for themselves. Students are not only looking forward to the semester, but many are already making plans for their future careers. From finding internships, to beginning their graduate school research, and even looking forward to having perfect

attendance in all their classes.

Some Seawolves are determined and excited to not only excel in their classes, but are ready to learn from their internships that will prepare them for their future careers, get outstanding grades, and even start looking into graduate programs. Some students want to take advantage of the resources that Sonoma State offers like the writing center, and plan on meeting with their professors. Others are determined on getting enough sleep because of how short their commute has become since moving closer to campus.

Starting the year with a positive mindset, not only does it encourage them to start the year strong, but it sets expectations that are continuously being worked on throughout the semester.

“My academic goal for the semester is to put more time to the semester and talk to professors more.”

“This year my academic goals are to maintain a three-pointfive grade point average.”

-Angelo Rodriguez, Senior, Economics major

-Erick Maldonado, Junior, Electrical Engineering major

“My academic goal this semester is to focus on my internship working at Lattice Educational Services to help gain more experience for my future career as a special needs teacher.”

-Alicia Pimentel, Senior, Kinesiology major

“A big way I will succeed this semester would be by getting good grades and engaging with the material rather than just reading it.

“My academic goals are to get good grades, not skip my classes and to keep myself motivated.”

“This semester I want to take control of my time management and keep a planner close to me so that I can stay organized.”

-Myles Grabau, Sophomore, Communications major

-Meghan Ross, Sophomore, Philosophy major

-Isabel Epstela, Sophomore, Early Childhood Studies major

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COURTESY // Instagram Sonoma State men’s soccer lines up before the game.

Seawolves men’s soccer takes home a preseason win

OLIVIA VERBECK STAFF WRITER

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n Wednesday Aug. 28, the Seawolves men’s soccer team hosted their second preseason game of the year against Holy Names University, prevailing with a 3-2 win.

Although the game was scheduled to end after the second half, the two teams decided to play an additional thirty minute period at the end. With the additional time added, the Seawolves won 4-3.

The game started off fast and the Seawolves came out strong. In the second minute of the game, fourth-year student Luis Mendoza crossed the ball from the left side to fellow fourth-year student Sahr Mattia for the first goal.

In the fourth minute, sophomore Eduardo Rodriguez crossed again from the left side to Mattia, where he was there to finish for the second goal. After the game, Mattia expressed the importance of getting the early point. “I felt a sense of relief after getting the first goal,” he said, before saying that he “gained momentum to get the second one.”

At the twenty-second minute, Luis Mendoza was substituted out due to a gamerelated injury. Fourth-year student Kyle Owings came in to replace him.

Halfway through the first half there was a defensive mistake which led to Holy Names picking up their first point of the game. The Seawolves created a foul inside the box for a penalty kick, which allowed Ramon Jr. Gutierrez, a senior at Holy Names, to step up to the line to take a penalty shot. His shot slipped past the Sonoma goalkeeper Derik Engebretsen and into the bottom corner of the goal.

The score at half was 2-1, with Sonoma State having twice as many shots on goal compared to Holy Names.

As half-time started back up, the Seawolves came out strong once again and they did not want to allow more goals to be scored by Holy Names.

Seven minutes later, second-year Timmy Phillips was substituted for Sidney Cunningham. As the second half grew more intense, third-year player Fernando Biorato and first-year player Mateo Pasqua were brought into the game. Within minutes of being brought in, Pasqua committed a clean foul, but was given a yellow card. Holy

Names then retaliated back, committing a foul back on Pasqua for the Seawolves to receive a free kick.

Center back Anthony Gonzalez Cruz took the free kick. The kick went all the way up to Pasqua who knocked it into the goal, making the score 3-1. After the free kick, Holy Names came back with anger and knew that they needed to score. As the game continued, the Seawolves let up on a corner kick which then led to a goal from Holy Names, making the gap within the score closer.

Towards the end of the second half, Holy Names began to air out their frustrations. In the seventy-fifth minute, Elbert Green was given a yellow card for a foul play.

The game ended with Holy Names taking three additional shots in the second half and the Seawolves taking seven shots.

Once the game ended with the 3-2 win for Sonoma State, the teams decided to get in extra playing time by adding an additional thirty minutes in a friendly match.

Within this short period, both teams managed to score an additional goal, with Holy Names striking first and sophomore Timmy Phillips coming back to even the friendly period at 1-1 and handing the Seawolves the 4-3 victory.

Phillips went into this extra thirty with the mindset that he “was pumped to play an extra thirty.” He followed that by saying that he “felt good after scoring that goal to put the team in the lead.”

After the first preseason loss on Aug. 22 against Sacramento State, the team had to go into this game with a different mind set in order to capture this win against Holy Names. Captain Evan Roehrig said “we struggled against their pressure and breaking them down.”

For the Mentality for the Holy Names match Roehrig said, “I really thought we did a good job of starting quick and applying the pressure and not letting them settle into the game. Two early goals really helped establish the pace of play.” He finished his statement when he said, “We didn’t really even possess much of the ball early on but the early pressure made it really difficult for holy names to try and build out and it forced them to play a lot of long 50/50 balls.”

Sonoma State’s club rugby team prepares for fall season NATALYA SWENSEN STAFF WRITER

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he Sonoma State men’s club Rugby team is preparing for their fall season and are eager to see how this season will turn out.

Rugby is a quick paced and full contact sport requiring speed, strength, technique, and the ability to receive and deliver tackles. The team is full of dedicated and hard working players who are constantly giving their time to better the club.

Club President Alex Furr is looking forward to seeing what this season has in store for the team. His favorite part about being on the team is spending time with his teammates. Furr said, “On and off the field we pride ourselves in being gentlemen, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have our fair share of fun as well.” Off the field the players get the chance to hangout together and often have team dinners.

Senior and in charge of fundraising, Dominic Salvatierra is going into his third year playing rugby at Sonoma State. The sport allowed him to make great friends, travel, compete, and stay in shape. Salvatierra is looking forward to playing their tough competitor, Chico State, in this upcoming season. He said, “we want to see how our group of players will match up against a powerhouse team like them.”

Jonathan Torres, the manager and alumni chair, is looking forward to another great rugby season. Torres believes the team has a lot of potential and enough experience to run more advanced plays that will allow the team to be more successful during gametime.

As the alumni chair Torres is a large supporter of the current players and alumni players staying connected. He said, “We have a deep respect for the people before us and we are building this program up for the people who’ve yet to come.”

This sport has taught the players many lessons that they will carry for the rest of their lives. Torres said, “rugby is the most self less sport I’ve ever known.”

When asked if Furr wishes to change anything this season compared to last he responded “absolutely not.”

Furr saw last season as being a gift the team needed. He said, “when the majority of your team graduates and you’re left with minimal players, virtually you have no choice but to rebuild from the ground up.” Through that rebuilding process the team was left with a strong and dedicated

COURTESY // sonomaseawolves.com Sonoma State’s club rugby team collides together. group who act as a family. Furr aims to carry on their drive that they acquired from last season into the upcoming season.

Torres and Salvatierra agreed that their downfall from last season was the amount of injuries that the players received. Thankfully they are starting the season with many more players than in the past years and are all excited to see the club growing; all of their hard work is paying off. Salvatierra said, “the sonoma state rugby club now has 4 national champion players enrolled, so we are excited to go out and compete with any team in our league.”

Furr would like to see more students take a chance on the sport by participating. Coming to a touch session, attending a team dinner, or just spending time with the men on the team are great ways to get to know the players without any strings attached.

Time commitment is a main reason why students do not sign up for clubs, but according to Furr the team is f lexible when it comes to scheduling. If any Sonoma State students are interested in joining the men’s rugby team they can find the teams tabling crew in front of the Student Center during weekdays.

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Women’s cross country, track and field starts a new season with a new head coach

JOSEPH OWEN STAFF WRITER

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omen’s cross country sprints into the new season with new head coach, David Lawrence Jr., taking over. The women of the Cross Country and Track and Field team have always been talented and with Coach Lawrence’s track record, they will be something to pay attention to during all major events this year.

David Lawrence Jr. is no stranger to cross country and track and field coming off a six year reign as head coach of men and women’s track and field along with cross country team’s at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. His resume only strengthens as he worked for the United States Track and Field as Region 14’s Coordinator for an outstanding 14 years and managed the Junior Olympics Track and Field and Cross Country. He received a masters in sports management from the University of California in Pennsylvania.

Gina Rowley, a junior coming into her second season of Track and Field, ran a solid 4:57.59 at Humboldt Invitational 2019. She also runs Cross Country but was unfortunately injured during the season. Rowley has nothing but high praise for her new coach and she said, “Coach Lawrence seems amazing! It is rare to find a coach as knowledgeable, caring and selfless as he is.” she continued by saying, “It’s clean he puts a huge amount of thought and effort into what he does.”

The team made a statement last year in the NCAA Division II Cross Country West Regional Championship in the 6k event with the likes of junior Alyssa Rentaria who ran an incredible 23:13.94 right behind her was junior Jasmine Casillas who finished with a 23:19.02. Every woman on the Cross Country team has remarkable personal records and thrive to beat them every event.

Sophomore Rachel Spektor, has been running competitively for six years and ran the 6k event at a respectable 25:12.4. Spektor is very excited for the upcoming season with a new coach and she said, “I’m looking forward to trying out new training and different running techniques, as well as being able to see my teammates growth as runners and people.”

Coach Lawrence has already made himself known increasing the teams practice, boosting team morale along with their confidence. Giving the women more time to practice and push themselves

COURTESY // sonomaseawolves.com Sonoma State women’s cross country and track and field gather for a photo. through extensive conditioning before their first meet.

Cross country is not only about strength, it relies on endurance and an intense mentality respected across the athletic community. The women’s team pushes themselves year in and year out to be better and with Coach Lawrence’s knowledge, they will be a force to be reckoned with coming into the season.

Coach Lawrence pays tribute to the welcoming experience he has received since arriving saying “It’s always exciting to be apart of something new. The positive energy that I have received here at Sonoma State has been amazing. Our athletic administration and coaching peers has made my transition easy. The energy, excitement, and anticipation of this upcoming cross country season has been like no other place I’ve coached.” He continues by applauding his new team, “When I look at our current team I see a group of young student athletes ready for success and that’s what excites me the most. These young ladies come to practice everyday with their hard hat and lunch pail ready to go and as a coach you can appreciate that.”

Lastly, Coach Lawrence gave a little insight of his

strategy coming into the cross country season saying, “Success can be measured in many ways and for me the focus will not only be to place higher than last year at our conference championship, but the student athlete experience.”

The women’s cross country and track and field team consists not only of some of the strongest women on campus and a veteran coach, but a drive, an energy that can be felt through the entire campus. Coach Lawrence could be the final piece this incredible team needs to make an inspiring impact on upcoming events and 2020’s CCAA Championship in both Cross Country and Track and Field.

The women of the Cross Country along with Track and Field encourage anyone thinking about joining the team to come out and give it a try. They are an incredible group of women who strive to not only make themselves better, but make their teammates better.

The Humboldt Invitational will be the first event for the team September 6, at Humboldt University at 5:30 p.m. and everyone is encouraged to go and support your student athletes.

Sonoma State women’s club soccer

ATHENA FRANKLIN STAFF WRITER

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onoma State University women’s club soccer team is apart of the West Coast Soccer Association. The women’s soccer club has been a big part of Sonoma State for close to 10 years as they continue to improve the club and their skills each year.

As the team prepare for season their division looks very competitive playing against other club soccer teams, UC Davis, UC Berkeley, Saint Mary’s, University of Nevada and Chico State.

Mac Patefield has been a big part of the club team since her freshman year and is now the president of the soccer club. “I am looking forward to our tournament in San Diego at the end of September, it is a great way for the team to bond and form great memories,” said Patefield. The team will be playing against teams that are not in their regular season schedule which will give the team good practice before regular season play starts.

Mac is looking forward to a new season with new players and she expressed this when she said, “I am excited to play Chico. They are our Universities rivals so it acts as our ‘big game’ for the season.”

Sonoma State’s club soccer team takes their games and practices very seriously. Junior on the team, Jamie Zogaric, has also been apart of the club team since her freshman year at Sonoma State. Zogaric said, “I have played soccer for many years of my life and was looking forward to continuing playing the sport in college.

We also like to have fun while remaining competitive and serious. Club soccer is one of my favorite parts about being at Sonoma State.” Zogaric continued her statement when she said, “I saw the table for the soccer club team at big nite my freshmen year and have enjoyed the last two years being apart of the team.”

Another member from the soccer team is Kali Mesarchik, a junior who has been apart of the club for three years and

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Women’s club soccer lines up for picture. is about to take on a new level of responsibility. Mesarchik said, “I’m looking forward to taking over the Vice President position. I can’t wait to see what I can do to make the team better.” As the new season approaches it creates a time to ref lect and improve on last year’s team.

When asked about last season’s team Kali responded, “we did pretty average last year, but there is always room to improve.”

This club team is a great way to continue playing sports while in college and having fun while doing it. Being apart of a club is a great way to make new friends that share a common interest and joining definitely opens up a whole new window of opportunities for students. Not only

does the team provide a competitive environment for athletes but it is also very organized. Sonoma State’s club soccer team is a place for women to bond and create memories with their teammates.

The women’s soccer club does not require any kind of background in soccer but some kind of experience is preferred considering that they are a competitive, traveling team. For those interested in joining the women’s soccer club there will be an informational meeting on Sept 4 at 8:00 P.M. in Ballroom D. If there are any other questions you can also message the president, Mac, on their Instagram page @ssuwomensclubsoccer or email the president at ssuwomensclubsoccer1@gmail.com.

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Part-Time Job Fair Brings Opportunity to Students

STAR // Jacob Loher Christian Casias (left) asks about a job opening at Target.

STAR // Jacob Loher Fabian Jauregui (left) speaks to Coppola representatives (right) about their wine.

STAR // Jacob Loher Josh Rushford (left) views job opportunities for Sherwin Williams.

STAR // Jacob Loher Julian Wolfe (right) inquires about NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness).

STAR // Genesis Botello Computer Science majors, Dana Conard (left) and Dillion Ireland (right), use the VIVE Virtual Reality System in the Library’s Makerspace.

STAR // Taylor Clark Lillian Castellon searches for a book on the third floor of the library.

STAR // Taylor Clark Andrew Langwell uses the library’s computer to finish homework.